Other Conditions of the Eye

There are additional conditions of the eye that may require further examination. Some of those conditions include:

Floaters

In well-lit areas, some people may notice "floaters," which are tiny spots or specks that float across the field of vision. While floaters are usually harmless, they can be a warning of certain eye problems.

Dry Eyes

One of the most common problems reported to eye doctors is dry eyes. This occurs when tear glands produce too few tears and cause itching, burning or even reduced vision. Your doctor may prescribe "artificial tears" to correct this problem.

Retinal Disorders

Retinal disorders are more common as we age and can often result in blindness. Examples of retinal disorders include age-related macular degeneration.

Symptoms include blurring of reading vision or a dark spot in the center of the field of vision. Diabetic retinopathy, in which blood vessels leak fluid and distort vision, and retinal detachment usually can be surgically corrected.